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INSTALLATION GUIDE & PRESSING INSTRUCTIONS
MINIMUM SPACING
Between APOLLOXPRESS® Joints
To prevent distortion of the pipe, ttings require a minimum distance
between ttings (refer to chart below). Failure to provide this distance
may result in an improper seal.
Fitting Size Minimum Spacing
½” 0”
¾” 0”
1” 0”
1 ¼” ½”
1 ½” ⁄”
Fitting Size Minimum Spacing
2” ¾”
2 ½” ⁄”
3” ⁄”
4” ⁄”
Between an APOLLOXPRSS® Joint and Existing Solder Joint
The minimum distance when making an APOLLOXPRESS® joint near
a solder joint is in the table below. No residual solder, ux, or debris
should be on the tubing.
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
½” ¼”
¾” ¼”
1” ⁄”
1 ¼” ⁄”
1 ½” ⁄”
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
2” ¾”
2 ½” ¼”
3” ¼”
4” ¼”
Between an APOLLXPRESS® Joint and Existing Brazed Joint
The minimum distance when making an APOLLOXRESS® joint near a
brazed joint is 2 pipe diameters of the tube being pressed.
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
½” 1”
¾” 1 ½”
1” 2”
1 ¼” 2 ½”
1 ½” 3”
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
2” 4”
2 ½” 5”
3” 6”
4” 8”
When Soldering near an APOLLOXPRESS® Joint
Minimum distance is found in the table below. The installer shall take
proper precautions to protect and keep cool the APOLLOXPRESS® joint
using one of the following methods.
• Wrap joint in a cold wet rag.
• Use a spray type spot freezing product. The product should NOT
come into contact with the joint.
• Prefabricate the solder connection, waiting for it to cool and then
make the press connection.
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
½” 1 ½”
¾” 2 ¼”
1” 3”
1 ¼” 3 ¾”
1 ½” 4 ½”
Tube Dia. Minimum Distance
2” 6”
2 ½” 7 ½”
3” 9”
4” 12”
When Brazing near an APOLLOXPRESS® Joint
Stay at least 12 inches away from the pressed connection. The
installer shall take proper precautions to protect and keep cool the
APOLLOXPRESS® joint using one of the following methods.
• Wrap joint in a cold wet rag.
• Use a spray type spot freezing product. The product should NOT
come into contact with the joint.
• Prefabricate the brazed connection, waiting for it to cool and then
make the press connection.